The Audi 5000S was investigated because of reported instances of unintended acceleration. The investigating body concluded that the acceleration was not a result of a system malfunction but was due instead to driver error. However, they also said that the awkward placement of the brake and accelerator pedals was the primary contributor to these driver errors. By designing this part of the 5000S in an ergonomically inefficient manner, Audi ignored which of the four basic rights of consumers?
A) The right to be informed
B) The right to choose
C) The right to safety
D) The right to be heard
E) The right to comfort

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The right to safety is the basic right that was ignored by Audi while designing the brake and accelerator pedals in an ergonomically inefficient manner. This led to instances of unintended acceleration which endangered the safety of the consumers.

The Audi 5000S Was Investigated Because of Reported Instances of Unintended